In October 2007, a quiet town in Aberdeenshire was rocked by a sudden disappearance. A respected member of the community, known for his successful career and love of golf, seemed to have vanished from his picturesque countryside home without a word.

Michael Holding was a retired oil executive, enjoying the slower pace of life after decades in a high-pressure industry. His home, nestled among the woods of Banchory, was meant to be a peaceful retreat - a place to enjoy the years ahead with family close by.

But behind the calm exterior, tensions were building. And when the truth began to unravel, it revealed a story far darker than anyone could have imagined.

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